V-mail was developed to lighten the load logistically in getting mail overseas to the GIs and back home. Let's explore how V-mail was developed, when it was implemented, and look at examples of new and used stationary.

The 1928 haversack was inexpensive for the US government to procure but was a challenge for soldiers to learn to pack. Done incorrectly, the entire pack could fall apart in the middle of the march. Join and see what it takes to do it correctly!

The British and Polish airborne and airlanding men engaged at the tip of the Market Garden spear - Arnhem. Let's explore the range of small arms they carried, and use those weapons to meet several of the men who served in this great struggle from World War II.

What did GI's eat when they were away from mess halls in World War 2? The K-ration was introduced and improved as the war went on. Join us to find out what went in them, how they changed, what the men thought and enjoy a taste test - for better, and worse!

World War II saw many men and women separated from their families serving. Rationing changed food and decorations. Let's explore how Christmas celebrations continued and also were modified through the WWII years.

Join Tommy as he visits Camp Toccoa. Well known today from the "Band of Brothers" mini-series, there is much more to the story. Tommy visits with Brad Rettig, VP of the board at the historic site, to chat about the entire history of the Camp. The mini-series just scratches the surface - take the ...

Tommy takes us on a journey into the rugged 1911. We look a little bit at it's history and learn to field strip it using the WWII manual. Featured in the program is some really great vintage film!

Tommy takes us on a deep dive of fighting knives issued to and used by Marines in WWII. In addition to looking at them, he introduces us to some of the men and lets them speak again through voiceover so you hear the words and thoughts of veterans and journalists from the front lines. Come explore...